Booking Controls
Your calendar. Your rules.
Set minimum notice so nobody books 5 minutes from now. Set max advance so nobody books 6 months out. Turn on approval mode for services that need a conversation first. Your calendar, your boundaries.
March 2026
How it works
4 simple steps
Set minimum notice
Require 1h, 24h, or 48h before a booking can be made.
Set max advance
Let clients book 7, 30, or 90 days ahead — no further.
Toggle approval per service
Haircuts instant, consultations need approval. Per service control.
Rules apply automatically
Booking page enforces your rules. No exceptions, no loopholes.
Set minimum notice
Require 1h, 24h, or 48h before a booking can be made.
Set max advance
Let clients book 7, 30, or 90 days ahead — no further.
Toggle approval per service
Haircuts instant, consultations need approval. Per service control.
Rules apply automatically
Booking page enforces your rules. No exceptions, no loopholes.
Your guardrails
Minimum notice prevents scramble bookings. Maximum advance prevents scheduling months into an uncertain future. Together they create a booking window that works for your business — not against it.
- 1-48 hour minimum notice range
- 7-90 day advance booking range
- Settings apply to all services
- Clients see only valid time slots
Booking Window
Booking Window
Review before confirming
Some services deserve a closer look before confirming. Consultations, premium treatments, first-time clients. Approval mode sends you the booking request. You review the details, then confirm or decline. The client gets notified either way.
Booking Mode
Control how each service is booked
Cut & Blowdry
60 min
Colour Consultation
30 min
Braids
90 min
Set per service. Instant for routine. Approval for premium.
Minimum notice range
Advance booking range
Approval control
What you get
Minimum notice period
Require 1 hour, 24 hours, or 48 hours notice before a booking. No more scrambling for a client who booked 10 minutes ago. You set the lead time you need.
Maximum advance booking
Let clients book up to 7 days, 30 days, or 90 days ahead. Prevents someone booking 6 months out when you haven't even planned next month's schedule.
Per-service approval mode
Some services can be instant-booked. Others need your approval first. Set it per service — haircuts are instant, consultations need approval, colour treatments need a chat first.
Prevent last-minute chaos
Booking controls work together to protect your schedule. Minimum notice + buffer times + approval mode = a calendar that respects your time and your clients' expectations.
Real-world use
Who uses this?
Therapist
48-hour minimum notice gives you time to prepare for each client. No surprise bookings, no scramble.
Hair Salon
3-month advance booking so loyal clients can secure their holiday appointments. But not 6 months — keep it manageable.
Consultant
Approval mode for discovery calls. Review the request, check their message, then confirm or suggest an alternative.
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